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]IPL 2026, GT vs KKR Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh
Gujarat Titans will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 25th match of Indian Premier League 2026 on April 17th at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM. Shubman Gill will captain GT, while Ajinkya Rahane will lead KKR.
Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Sai Sudharsan, Finn Allen, Cameron Green and Jos Buttler. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Match Number | 25th T20 |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Day | Friday |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| GT | W, W, L, L, L |
| KKR | L, L, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Stats | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 | 5 |
| Won | 3 | 1 |
| Lost | 1 | 3 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Who Will Win GT VS KKR?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | KKR | 50–55 | 180–185 | GT to win |
| Scenario 2 | GT | 55–60 | 185-190 | GT to win |
Top Batters to Watch – GT VS KKR
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 5184 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 4031 |
| Jos Buttler | GT | 4296 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – GT VS KKR
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 84 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 163 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 100 |
